News - Traffic

Local farmer hailed as hero for snow day traffic rescues

Brian Beirne used his tractor to tow the stuck vehicles on to level ground, clearing the blockages and resuming the flow of traffic.

Mar 6, 2024 13:53

No injuries as bus overturns in heavy snow on Longford Road

Gardaí are urging motorists to continue to drive with extreme caution overnight.

Mar 1, 2024 18:04

Westmeath Gardaí arrest driver following dangerous driving report

The motorist subsequently tested positive for cocaine in a road side test and also had a child in the front passenger seat.

Feb 16, 2024 14:38

One person hospitalised following Boyle road crash

One person was removed from the scene to Sligo General Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Dec 1, 2023 08:22

Local Gardaí arrest motorist over multiple road safety violations

The vehicle was detained and court proceedings are to follow.

Nov 6, 2023 11:01

Longford Gardaí motorist driving with ten year road ban

The driver was arrested and the vehicle was seized.

Nov 2, 2023 11:54

Hopes major local road works to wrap up in new year

The Battery Road and the Ballinalee/Major Well's Road in Longford have been subject to resurfacing works since August.

Oct 31, 2023 12:51

Roadworks due to begin in Roscommon Town later this month

The works are due to begin on the 25th of September.

Sep 13, 2023 17:13

Court date for motorist in Westmeath following new car collision

The motorist had bought the car involved in the crash just a few hours before, with the vehicle also having no insurance.

Jul 24, 2023 13:50

N61 cleared at Lecarrow following road traffic collision

Separately, motorists are being warned to drive with caution due to heavy downpours of rain across the west, with a rain warning in place until tonight.

Jul 6, 2023 15:20

Bogus taxi driver caught by Gardai in Longford

According to the NTA, All vehicles operating as a taxi must be fitted with a taximeter, roof sign with the driver holding a valid small public service vehicle license.

Jun 2, 2023 13:49